בֵּית לֶחֶם
Beth-Lechem , a place in Palestine · Ephrath , another name for Bethlehem ;
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בֵּית לֶחֶם H1035 Beth-Lechem , a place in Palestine
אֶפְרָת H672 Ephrath , another name for Bethlehem ;
What does בֵּית לֶחֶם (bet lechem ephrathah) mean in the Bible?
בֵּית לֶחֶם · אֶפְרָת is a Hebrew word meaning "Beth-Lechem , a place in Palestine". Bethlehem. It underscores God’s pattern of bringing greatness from humble origins and anchors messianic expectation in Davidic covenant. This term runs through the canonical themes of Covenant.
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Meaning
Bethlehem.
Why This Word Matters
It underscores God’s pattern of bringing greatness from humble origins and anchors messianic expectation in Davidic covenant. Micah 5:1-5
Canonical Themes
Biblical Occurrences
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